Speakers

Okay, confession: it was the sheer cuteness of the Lexon Mino Bluetooth speaker that caught my eye. A couple of months ago my wife and I were in a

2 expert reviews

Pure has hit the spot with the Jongo system. It can’t match Sonos and Samsung for out-and-out sound quality, but its price means multi-room is an option for more people than ever before.

23 expert reviews | 179 user reviews

The premium Esquire Mini comes fully recommended for those looking for a feature-packed Bluetooth speaker that's as chic as it is capable.

18 expert reviews | 159 user reviews

Our first impressions of the MiPow PlayBulb Color are strong. If you can get one for £34 in GearBest's sale then you won't be disappointed - not only is it a cool gadget, but the MiPow is a great talking piece when friends come over - and it'll prove...

10 expert reviews | 89 user reviews

Philips’ compact, feature-packed soundbar is let down by a hard tone and an overpowering subwoofer.

12 expert reviews | 24 user reviews

Bluetooth with a dash of Nordic Noir

6 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Bose boosts TV sound with a simple if overpriced speaker base

33 expert reviews | 2447 user reviews

Monster's SuperStar BackFloat offers a unique and water-friendly twist on your average Bluetooth speaker, but the results sink it. The inconsistent sound performance across genres, average battery life and high price prove that you should look elsewhere.

15 expert reviews | 34 user reviews

Good looking set of 2.1 PC speaker with multiple inputs and nice design but the Logitech Z523's mediocre sound does not justify its price tag.

28 expert reviews | 2746 user reviews

Philips' Fidelio SoundSphere docking system delivers sound to die for.

73 expert reviews | 234 user reviews

The Samsung Level Box delivers luxurious styling and satisfyingly full sound for its size, but the midrange and treble are on the softer side.

11 expert reviews | 16 user reviews

Not all portable speakers are suitable for parties or travel. Argon Style is a slightly more adult speaker that probably fits better on the terrace. Both because of the beautiful appearance and because it does not like to get wet. It also has no...

2 expert reviews

The Pure DiscovR has the right features and an attractive design, but the sound isn’t good enough

4 expert reviews

Decent for mixed usage. This 2.1 soundbar sounds decent with stereo content like music and dialog-oriented content like podcasts and audiobooks. However, it won’t be the best option for movies as it doesn’t provide an immersive experience due to the...

2 expert reviews

Getting the right sound is tricky, and unfortunately the disadvantages also outweigh the advantages.

2 expert reviews

Barricade XL is a party speaker with adequate bass, which floats if it falls into the water.

2 expert reviews

Overall, the Libratone Diva is a success. Bar a few connection issues, this is a strong one-box sound system. If your main concern is music streaming and you want something stylish, this is worth checking out.

16 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

The Logitech MX Sound is a perfectly average speaker system for the price. It offers solid sound in certain scenarios, but can deliver relatively meager power on tracks that pack deep sub-bass, and can sometimes distort slightly. There aren't many...

7 expert reviews

The Sony HT-X9000F is okay for mixed use. While its boxy and bright sound profile may not please all listeners, there are seven EQ presets available to help give you a better-suited sound experience. If you like movies, this bar supports Atmos as well...

3 expert reviews

These buttons and connections are hidden by a plastic cover with holes to pass the cables through. It’s slightly fiddly but makes everything nice and tidy.

6 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

The Audio Pro A10 is a fine compact speaker that works well across a range of musical genres. Though its soundstage isn't particularly huge, and it lacks the smarts of speakers like Apple's HomePod and the Sonos One, it is less expensive than both...

4 expert reviews

Monitor Audio has launched the 5th generation of their Gold loudspeakers. Does the smallest member - the Gold 100 - shake up the premium standmount market?

3 expert reviews

Sporting a spherical design, the Harman Kardon Omni 10 does a good job of standing out from the black box-shaped crowd. But does it do a good job when it comes to sound quality? And how easy is it to use? Read our full review to find out.

10 expert reviews | 111 user reviews

The SMSL M100 MKII is a second-generation entry-level desktop DAC with an ES9018Q2C chipset supporting up to DSD512. It is priced at $93.99

4 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The LG SL10YG is a big soundbar that delivers an even bigger sound. Best suited to larger screen sizes, this super-smart speaker has Google Assistant built-in, and supports genuine immersive thanks to upward-firing drivers. Only a lack of eARC and...

4 expert reviews